Kreider to Habs, Pacific Preview: Puck Podcast September 12, 2026

Montreal Canadiens land Chris Kreider after the Anaheim Ducks terminate his contract, shaking up the NHL preseason buzz. Are the Ducks making the right moves to remain cap compliant after the blockbuster Leo Carlsson offer sheet? Eddie Garcia and Thomas Harrington debate Kreider’s impact in Montreal, Anaheim’s rapidly changing roster, and the pressure rising on Ducks management to finalize a Cutter Gauthier deal before the deadline. The Pacific Division preview spotlights the Vegas Golden Knights’ Mark Stone extension, the Calgary Flames’ uncertain rebuild, Connor McDavid’s future with the Edmonton Oilers under Mike Babcock, and whether the San Jose Sharks are poised for a breakout. Plus, injury news threatens the LA Kings’ depth, retirements from John Klingberg and Connor Ingram, and the latest on the Detroit Red Wings’ GM and Dylan Larkin saga. Is this the most volatile division heading into the new NHL season?

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